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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,475.94, 35,156.34 and 14,145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,475.94, 35,156.34 and 14,145.48 is: 19,520.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,475.94 : 35,156.34 = 14,145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,475.94/35,156.34 = 14,145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,475.94x = 35,156.34 × 14,145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,475.94x = 497,303,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,303,304.34/25,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,520.51

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